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Wilde Prairie Marechal Foch

South Dakota Red Blend

Wilde Prairie Winery's Wilde Prairie Marechal Foch is an enchanting red blend that showcases the unique terroir of South Dakota. This full-bodied wine delights the palate with its pronounced fruit intensity, featuring vibrant notes of black cherry and raspberry that dance on the tongue. The high acidity adds a refreshing brightness, perfectly balancing the wine's richness. With soft tannins, this offering presents a smooth mouthfeel that makes it approachable and food-friendly. The delightful dryness enhances the overall experience, allowing for a harmonious finish that lingers pleasantly. Made with care in a region that prides itself on craftsmanship, this wine is a testament to the growing potential of South Dakota's wine industry.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry, Cherry, Baking Spice

Blackberry

Blackberry

Cherry

Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Region:


South Dakota
South Dakota

South Dakota, with its expansive prairies and rugged Badlands, presents a unique and challenging winegrowing environment in the American Midwest. The state's emerging American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are characterized by a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters that test the resilience of both vineyards and vintners. The region's dramatic temperature swings—warm days followed by cool nights—are crucial for developing complexity and maintaining acidity in the grapes. This diurnal temperature variation allows grapes to mature slowly and fully, much like the cooling effects of the Pacific on California's vineyards. In South Dakota, cooler-climate grape varieties are successful in areas with higher elevation and microclimates that mimic the temperate conditions, while the warmer, sheltered valleys are suited for cultivating bolder, more robust varieties.

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